Like its Marriott sister property (Residence Inn) just down the road, Courtyard Los Angeles El Segundo operates a free shuttle to LAX Airport, 2.5 miles north along Sepulveda Blvd (CA 1). The hotel is surrounded by business premises but with a few shops & restaurants one block west, including Ralphs Supermarket. The 146 decent sized rooms & suites are arranged around the familiar peaceful landscaped garden, containing an outdoor pool, sundeck and gazebo; those on the ground floor have a sliding door that opens right onto the courtyard. The hotel has a cafe, serving breakfast only, and other amenities of free internet access, free parking, a fitness center, indoor hot tub and 3 meeting rooms.

Although just 3.5 miles south of LAX, Residence Inn Los Angeles El Segundo has a quiet location in an extensive business park just off El Segundo Blvd, and it provides a courtesy shuttle to/from the airport, so the hotel makes a good base from which to explore west Los Angeles. The all suite accommodation comprises 150 rooms (two bed, one bed or studio), featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a separate living area, a large work desk, and complimentary internet access. The neighborhood offers only limited restaurant choices, but both free hot breakfast and free evening reception (weekdays) are available on site, and guests can use the free grocery shopping service to purchase food for cooking. Also available are a fitness center, sports court, hot tub and outdoor pool.